Flower Garden (Fred Weasley x Reader)

Epilogue: Red Roses

Warnings: mentions of the battle and umbridge, other than that its pure fluff 

Red Roses: The ultimate symbol of love. A red rose is an unmistakable expression of love. Red roses convey deep emotions - be it love, longing or desire. Red Roses can also be used to convey respect, admiration or devotion

Years had passed since that day in the Hospital wing. The day that Fred knew he was in love with you. So much had happened since then. The twins had taken off to start their joke shop in the middle of your final year. It was heart breaking to watch as they flew out of Hogwarts.

"I promise it will only be a few months rosebud" Fred was holding you tight in his arms.

It was long past curfew and the two of you were laying on the couch. Only the sound of the flickering fire could be heard. He had just told you about his plans to leave. You wanted to go with him but he wouldn't let you, claiming that he couldn't drag you into this crazy idea. No matter how badly he wanted to it was important for you to finish your education.

"I don't want to be away from you for so long Freddie" You pout and snuggle yourself into his arms. "Not with this witch around" You said with malice in your voice.

Umbridge had destroyed the home you once knew, turning Hogwarts into nothing but a front to promote the ministry's agenda. Fred brings wraps his arm around you and shifts his hand to lay on top of yours. His fingers lightly tracing over the words that were carved in to your skin.

He blames himself for it.

It was his fault, Umbridge had caught the twins selling their products to a few younger students and accused you as being part of their plan. He denied it fiercely but nothing could stop that woman when she wanted something. He remembers the tears that fell down your face as he was forced to watch as you carved the words I will not associate with lower class wizards into your skin. It fueled him with anger, the way you held onto him after as you sobbed into his chest would forever haunt his memory.

"I promise you I'll never let her hurt you again" Even if Fred couldn't be there he made sure there were people to be around you. Lee, Angelina, Ron, Ginny, everyone had promised him. After all the joy Fred had brought Gryffindor all these years, it was the least they could do for him.

"I'm gonna miss you and George" Fred kisses the top of your head and pulls you closer to him, enjoying the felling of your heart beating against his chest.

"We're going to miss you like crazy"

When they left it was hard to stay focused, your heart ached for Fred's witty banter and cheeky smile. He wrote you every day. Telling you about the progress he made with the shop and how much he missed you. You kept all those letters in a box in your trunk and would read them when you really missed him.

Hello darling,

I miss you so much. George accidentally set off a decoy detonator and it scared him so bad it was hilarious. You would have loved seeing George leap out of his seat. He almost flew without a broom. Only 2 months until we see each other again. The end of school can't come quicker.

Love you,

Your favorite twin, Fred

Hi Rosebud,

A kid ran up to the shop today and yelled about how excited he was for the opening. We're really doing it, me and George are going to make it. I wish you were here with me. Only a month. I don't know how long I can last. I'm this close to flying over there and kidnapping you in the middle of the night.